[Elite] Deadly Shadows by Andreas Ludwig

Review by Denz

Mission

Reviewed on "Mercenary" Difficulty
There is quite an oppressive atmosphere to this mission. From the very beginning you are under the eyes of the enemy and must time the start of your long round trip with a very brief window of opportunity. The author uses the Pilot get out/get in trick with the Blackhawk to provide you with a lift to the Resistance outpost, which is where the mission really begins and also provides the last chance to stock up on weapons and ammo.
You and your 4 man team must make your way through dense forest and scrub that is literally teeming with the enemy. Every angle is covered here, with infantry and armour patrolling the vicinity, all while a Kamov lurks in the clouds above. Just getting through to the target area in one piece is a mission in itself. The actual objective is lightly defended but after destroying the target you must cross back through the enemy-ridden landscape and it's so annoying to get killed on the way back. The return journey is too long though, forcing you to head all the way back to your insertion point - a trip of just under 6km, with you again waiting for that brief time window to cross the sea safely. Mission Complete!

Overall

All in all, this is quite a good mission to play and is well worth downloading. The author has gone to alot of trouble to provide a very complete package which enables the player to really get the most out of this experience. The author's use of some inventive methods to work around the limitations of the Elite editor is another plus and demonstrates just what can be achieved with the available options.
Mission duration 90 minutes. Moderate difficulty.